The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

The Silent 218

Chapter 218

Benedict's voice trembled with rising frustration "And you, Father-you're no different. I know you favor Sophie, but must your bias be this blatant?"

He glared at Gabriel, the very man he once looked up to with reverence. Once, this had been the person he wanted to emulate. Now, all he saw was a lie.

Sophie's identity was a lie. His father's love for their mother-also a lie. And Benedict's own image as the noble eldest son of Hasen City! That, too, was a lie. He wasn't worthy of the title

The more he thought about it, the more regret crushed him. He had failed-failed to stop his sister from becoming a nun, failed to bring back the brother who walked away.

Now, when clarity had finally dawned, Eliza and Dylan were already gone.

He turned to his remaining brothers. Two men, faces full of indifference, who looked so much like the version of himself he now despised

"Matthew, Anthony Benedict said solemnly, "take a good look at this family. If you two don't wake up soon, there won't be a family left to look at."

But they didn't understand. Of course they didn't

Matthew frowned, and Anthony crossed his arms. "Benedict, maybe you should be the one reflecting Anthony said coldly "None of this would've happened if Eliza hadn't insisted on running off to become a nun.

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Benedict looked at them for a long moment. Then he asked quietly. "Matthew, Anthony do either of you remember what kind of pastries Eliza liked best?"

Matthew scowled. "What kind of question is that? What's it got to do with anything?"

"It does matter," Benedict said, his voice tight. "Just answer me. Do you remember or not?"

He didn't even know what he was hoping to hear-but his heart weighed heavier with every passing second

remembers that kind of thing?" Matthew muttered with a hint of annoyance. "She didn't

Benedict said nothing

thought for a second, then offered, "Lemon cake? Or pistachio?

Benedict almost laughed-bitter, hollow.

that he wasn't the only one who'd forgotten. But that relief was

how devastated must Eliza have been all

just forgotten her favorite flavors. They had forgotten her. Her grief, her loneliness, her pain. All

was blame her.

walked out of the study,

about?" Matthew muttered, rubbing his injured

Why bring up Eliza now? She's not even part of

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Chapter 218

from turning to Gabriel and saying. "Father, you never finished earlier was it really Eliza

Gabriel's

the window. He glanced briefly at Matthew's leg and said blandly. "We don't know for sure, but it's

it out for Sophie. First she accuses her of stealing our mother's body, now she's turning the King against her. Sophie ended up locked in the palace because of her

at the mention of the first accusation... but in the end, he

to Eliza again?" Anthony asked with a

to her, then go find your Dylan, Gabriel said simply. Anthony's brows lifted, thinking

agree to help? Last time he left, he acted like he'd never come back. Said b done

he was

coolly. This concerns Sophie's safety. Just make it sound urgent- Dylan may have a sharp tongue, but he's always had a soft heart. He won't just

seemed to convince

just as protective of Sophie as the rest of us. If we spin it right-make it sound pitiful

tomorrow. We'll talk to